Friday March 15 2024

Waking up off and on throughout the long bus ride – I think I did manage to get some decent sleep.

 

At some point the tour bus arrives in Oxford, Alabama – we’re playing at the performing arts center. Not too long ago we performed here less than a year ago. It’s such a beautiful day – cloudy and warm.

 

I corral Addy, Rebecca, Sophie, and Nigel to check out Southern Girl Coffee across the street. There’s a friendly brown dog trotting around greeting everyone. A boy in rain boots plays with toys in a small puddle. Meanwhile, Nigel (dressed in neon construction green) sits in the background in one of those plastic dome shelters.

 

 

At the venue, we load in and start getting set up. We always love this place cause the food is good – we always sell out – the staff are amazing.

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Carlos wasn’t able to join us so I’m somewhat inclined to pick up the slack – setting up the drum riser – repairing a wheel on the Midas rack with Mike (a very helpful venue guy). Doing all kinds of stuff marching up and down stairs. Eating a sandwich at some point.

 

Sound check goes a little long but necessary I think with this extra boomy sounding room.

 

Dinner is of course delicious: Chicken with Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, and Banana Pudding.

 

We put on our two set show to a sold out crowd – seriously the roar of the crowd was electric.

 

 

Packing up and loading out. There’s always so much to get together.

 

Back on the bus getting ready to go – we’re all ravenous and snack on anything we can find. Reflecting on the show and how lovely the whole day really was – everything mostly went right.